Mickey 17 (2025)

Robert Pattinson stars in sci-fi film from Academy Award winning Parasite director

Mickey 17 is an upcoming science fiction film written and directed by Bong Joon-ho for Warner Bros. Pictures.

What is Mickey 17 going to be about?

The film is based on the Edward Ashton novel titled Mickey7 which was released in 2022. It follows a disposable employee named Mickey 17 who is dispatched on a human expedition to colonize an ice world called Niflheim. Following the death of one version of him, a new body is regenerated, preserving most of his memories.

Who worked behind-the-scenes of Mickey 17?

Bong Joon-ho is a remarkably talented South Korean director revered throughout the film industry having helmed such films as Memories of Murder, Snowpiercer and Okja. He directed the black comedy thriller Parasite in 2019 which earned him an astounding four Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Director.

Darius Khondji, known for his work on films like Amour and Uncut Gems, joins forces with Bong once again for their second collaboration in Mickey 17 following 2017’s Okja. Jung Jae-il, who previously composed the score for Parasite, also handles the music for Mickey 17. In addition to his directing and writing roles, Bong Joon-ho takes on the role of producer for the film alongside Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner and Dooho Choi.

Where was Mickey 17 filmed?

Production on Mickey 17 kicked off at Warner Bros. Studios, Leavesden located in the East of England on August 2, 2022, and wrapped up in December of the same year.

Why is it called Mickey 17?

Every new edition of the employee is called "Mickey", with the number "17" indicating how many of them there are. During CinemaCon in 2024, Bong elaborated on why they opted for the title Mickey 17 instead of "Mickey 7", despite the book being originally named the latter. He explained: "[Because] I killed him 10 times more."

Who is in the cast of Mickey 17?

Robert Pattinson takes on the lead role of Mickey Barnes, showcasing his exceptional talent following acclaimed performances in films like The Lighthouse and High Life. With successful commercial roles in Tenet and The Batman, Pattinson has solidified his reputation as a versatile actor. Naomi Ackie, who garnered praise for her stunning portrayal of Whitney Houston in the 2022 biopic musical, stars alongside him as Nasha. The character Berto Gomez is portrayed by Minari actor Steven Yeun. Completing the talented cast are Toni Collette as Gwen Johansen, Mark Ruffalo as Hieronymous Marshall and Alif Satar.